The macOS system must be configured to prevent displaying password hints.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-230836 | APPL-11-003012 | SV-230836r599842_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Password hints leak information about passwords in use and can lead to loss of confidentiality. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Apple macOS 11 (Big Sur) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-02-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-33781r607395_chk ) |
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| To check that password hints are disabled, run the following command: /usr/sbin/system_profiler SPConfigurationProfileDataType | /usr/bin/grep RetriesUntilHint If the return is null or is not "RetriesUntilHint = 0", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-33754r607396_fix) |
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| This setting is enforce using the "Login Window" Policy. |